wember, 1998 Wednesday, 11th November, 1998 THE TEESDALE MERCURY Lottery grants Teenager kept on Teacher runs up sum of £650 ENT available for Jehovah’s W itnesses w ant arguing despite sports projects to give the hospice a boost n Hospital, not police w arning expert nursing National Lottery sports A teenager who ignored re­ constant efforts grants will be explained at a peated police requests for him icher for all the meeting being held at Teesdale to use old school as hall to go home during a row with a en with a quiet House at 7pm next Thursday. neighbour was found guilty of ler times by belt- The fund's regional develop­ But schem e is opposed over possible parking problem disorderly behaviour at Tees­ ines on a honkv- ment officer will explain what dale Court on Wednesday. they are for and how to apply Members of the Jehovah’s best use was as a house. “If we be passed to Teesdale Council, Thomas Paul Bell, 18, of for them. For the first time Witnesses are hoping to turn approve this it is saying let which will make the final deci­ giving the same Zetland Road, Barnard Castle, they are available for sports the old infant school at the top any important building fall sion, possibly later this month mention to people pleaded guilty to causing har­ projects costing less than of the Demesnes in Barnard into disrepair and then let or in December. he services of St assment, alarm or distress. He £5,000. The rules have been Castle into their own Kingdom anybody renovate it," he said. Planning officer Trevor ice. was also found guilty of two changed to allow smaller Hall for meetings. “How could we then say park- Watson told the Mercury he is sation could have breaches of conditional dis­ schemes to qualify for support. They have bought the prop- ing is not an issue for anything Waiting for the county high­ charge. A charge that he stole able figure than erty, which has been empty for Lottery grants are not avail­ else? I recommend we turn it way department's report about a £3.99 bottle of Liebfraumilch n m an to head its able for play area improve­ around 20 years, and will down." it before deciding whether or sdale or to play a from Victoria Wine in Barn­ ments, as was suggested in a restore it to a high standard if Coun Eilbeck seconded him. not to recommend approval of ard Castle was dismissed. His in running its council report in the Mercury a they are given planning con­ Coun Watson felt on balance it the project. in Darlington, case was adjourned until 2nd few weeks ago. Funds for this sent by Teesdale Council. should be approved but with Mr Dartnell said he believed December for reports and he nodest man who Mr Alfred Dartnell of The type of scheme are sometimes appropriate restrictions on there would be enough parking was given unconditional bail. *mal recognition, made available by Teesdale Close, Cotherstone, who is parking. space for all the members who i th rilled to be Mr Toby Thomas, prosecut­ Council and other bodies. Mr chairman of the 35-strong con­ The members’ opinion will will use the hall. ing, said police arrived in Zet­ th e honours list, Paul Branch, the council's gregation, said it will be an aligh ted with the land Road to find Bell arguing Mr Clive Beecham, a teacher at Teesdale School, raised leisure manager, can offer ideal central meeting place. £650 from sponsors by taking part in the Great North Run. F going inside the Team spruces up school grounds with neighbours. He was ask­ advice on Teesdale 690400. The Witnesses meet on ed several times to go home He decided to donate the money to Butterwick Hospice at w ith other recipi- Thursday nights and Sunday Bishop Auckland, so Mrs Wyn Taylor travelled from there to >und Britain, but continued shouting. When Landlord startled mornings at Stainton Grove. he did finally go home his the school to collect a bumper cheque. She is pictured with i showing another some of the pupils who helped get in the sponsor cash. They But the scheme has run into mother sat on his knee to stop > w hen he appears by threat of his opposition from the town coun­ are, from left at the back, Kate Baxter, Martin Race, Daniel , Middleton next him being taken away. Armstrong and Emma Sellwood. At the front are Chris cil as its members feel there Magistrates heard that Bell, [lain. possible arrest would not be enough parking Alderson, Chris Johnson and Andrew Simpson. Mr Beecham unemployed, was convicted of was away on a course when the cheque was presented. sure to be some Anthony Leete was shocked space and there could be a theft and handling stolen he audience who to be threatened with arrest traffic problem. e a burst of app* when he came back from a hol­ goods earlier this year. He New governor There is no problem over the stole a CD player and album Perm ission was ; makes his first iday. He received a court sum­ use of the building itself as a Coun Mrs Vera Robinson from a member of the same is done with cer- mons which said he risked school is in the same planning has been chosen to represent not necessary family involved in his latest /en i f it happens to arrest if he ignored it. category as a place of worship Gainford Parish Council on offence. He was given two 12 A building which was demol­ e storyline. However, it turned out to be of this type. the village school's governing month conditional discharges. ished did not need planning a request to attend to ask for a Coun Eric Fell said, “Given body. She replaces David permission before it was late licence application for the the development there has Greenland who is no longer a reduced to rubble, members of PAST Ancient Unicorn at Bowes, been in that area I believe Tea and dancing councillor. Gainford Parish Council were years ago which he runs with his partner there would be far too much told at their latest meeting. /n, a delivery man Linda Birkett. vehicular traffic." Members of Evenwood and Arrest w arrant Mrs Margaret Brown wrote Ramshaw Community Assoc­ to Teesdale farm- Anthony sorted it out but Coun Barrie Eilbeck agreed, An arrest warrant was iss­ to Teesdale Council about the iation are looking into the pos­ a t th e age of 80 wondered what someone else feeling it would be unpopular ued by Teesdale magistrates demolition of White Cross sibility of starting afternoon ars with Varleys might have made of the notice. with residents and cause trou­ on Wednesday for Cyril Robert Barn after residents express­ tea dances following the suc­ Merchants, “They would probably have ble with parking. A community service project pupils will have pleasant new Taylor, 55, of Green Lane, ed concern. She was told per­ cessful visit of a musical fnderwood and thought I was going to be Coun Maurice Abrahams is helping to smarten up the surroundings for lessons and Barnard Castle. He failed to mission for it to be knocked group. Those attending said hinson kept a bad* arrested," he said. “It seemed a stated that planning permis­ grounds around Evenwood nature studies when the wea­ attend court on a charge of dri­ down was not required as it they would support tea dances. :tlecock in the air bit heavy handed but the court sion had been granted to turn School. They are being land­ ther is nice. ving with excess alcohol. had been derelict for so long. ' an hour, notching clerk apologised.” the building into a house. scaped by a hard working ts, as they raised While he was away a late Coun John Watson said team of offenders and proba­ cam paign to keep licence application was sub­ there was a traffic issue but tion officers. :hool open, mitted by a relief manager and the building was an important The staff and pupils are yea rs ago magistrates instructed that he one which the Jehovah's Wit­ delighted with their work. A ose takin g part in or Linda must attend. nesses were going to renovate similar project was carried out jatre Section pro- The matter was cleared up themselves. “They are re­ a few years ago but the good o lfs Clothing, pro* at Teesdale Court on Wednes­ nowned for helping one anoth­ deed was spoiled by vandals. >an Hillery, were day when he was granted a er," he said. “They will give Community service area 1, P e t e r Murray, drinks licence for a 21st birth­ each other lifts. It is part of manager Maria Albuquerque- my, Arthur Walk- day party at Bowes Village their society. Each car will be Neale and officers Derek Pears 1, M arjorie Dobson Hall this Friday. The trouble­ full of people." and Andrew Moore are pic­ e Naseby. some late licence application, Coun Fell reminded mem­ tured with members of their Slsie Young, famil- which was for a different ev­ bers that the council had pre­ team and some of the children Ire d s o f Teesdale ent, was withdrawn. viously said the old school's who will benefit from a new m they lived at wildlife garden. The project began six je Tollhouse, cele* Robert Eddon is conker king golden wedding at months ago. An overgrown a t T h e Lendings, patch of dense shrubbery had C h arges for cross* to be cleared before the team CONFECTIONERY Blue B ird Toffee Ige w e re : 6d cars, went to work on redeveloping Triple Pack the site. Trenches have been c le s , I d sidecars, With toffee Q Q lestrians. dug for plants and attractive NESTLE GIANT hammer...... ONLY w w flower tubs and a wishing well P C^MENSWEAR^) SUPERB VALUE yea rs ago SELECTION BOX added. Other new items in­ t Townson of Em* Blue Bird Luxury clude bird boxes and decora­ B r a s s use, Hilton, was Toffee Assortment Q C a l v i n Com panion Set ie s d a le Council in tive features for a fence. When the work is finished K l e i n on caused by the 400g tin...... Includes: ONLY £ 2 .9 9 B o x e r Set of tongs, f \ f % ii| W illia m Bouse* brush, pan m* # U U ton. S h o r t s & poker...... m ■ w w Two new salt bins FAMOUS NAMES B orstal was offi- ( B o x e d ) Two new salt bins are to be i s LIQUEURS id b y hom e office purchased by Gainford Parish bate Lord Colville. Council. Members agreed to Connoisseurs £ 7 . 9 9 HANDYMANS buy them as parts of the vil­ C h o ic e lessons lage become treacherous in L—nstMqiS--- b ! ---- srest is being shove nog. C O O C Calvin Klein MEW DELIVERY winter, particularly an area RRP £3.25..Xfc« LU d a y to be held a: known locally as the wibbly B r ie fs Southwestern Bell tlage H all on Satur* £ 2 . 9 9 20°8- , CO AQ (Boxed)... wobbly steps. EACH £ 4 .9 9 ovem b er 10.30am* A comical conker competition at the Moorcock Inn at RRP £5.49... E O .cK9 Cordless Telephones sons on proggy mat Eggleston was won by Robert Eddon, right, who is pictured FF777 receiving his prize from last year’s winner Jan Elsom. On the Swing repairs Calvin Klein Reconditioned an cookery and silk Bendicks Victorian L u x u r y units...... £ 2 4 . 9 5 left is David Mulley, who helped run the competition. It Repairs are to be carried out S e le c tio n Luxury Towel raised a useful sum of money for Guide Dogs for the Blind. It Pepperm int Creams ‘nrolm ent are avail- on swings at Gainford adven­ 200g. I45g. a rd Castle Library, was enjoyed by 25 men and women, for whom it brought 'Weider' Fitness Cycles back happy memories of their childhood days. ture playground. 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